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    Méfiance (en. Mistrust)

    /me.fjɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Suspicion, lack of trust.
    His mistrust of strangers prevents him from making friends.
    Sa méfiance envers les inconnus l'empêche de se faire des amis.
    Lack of trust in a situation.
    He expresses his mistrust regarding the promise of a contract.
    Il exprime sa méfiance face à la promesse d'un contrat.
    Feeling that makes one fear that a person is not sincere.
    This affair provokes general mistrust.
    Cette affaire suscite une méfiance générale.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'méfier', from Old French 'me fier'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have mistrust
    to be suspicious of someone or something.
    avoir de la méfiance
    to be wary of
    to be on guard, not to trust.
    se méfier de
    mutual mistrust
    the same level of suspicion between two parties.
    méfiance mutuelle

    Related Words

    mistrustful
    showing mistrust.
    méfiant
    to warn
    to make someone lose trust, to incite caution.
    méfier

    Slang Meanings

    to be on guard
    He is always on guard when it comes to money.
    Il est toujours sur la réserve quand il s'agit d'argent.
    to be wary as if of the plague
    Be wary as if of the plague of overly friendly people.
    Se méfier comme la peste des gens trop aimables.